1957 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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:
1957 AC Aceca | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |