1953 AC Ace vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 858 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
