1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
