1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 883 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 Anglia | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |