1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford 12 M | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 12 M | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |