1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
