1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
