1956 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 760 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
