1959 AC Aceca vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 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:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
