1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Greyhound | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |