1961 AC Aceca vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,798 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 726 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
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:
1961 AC Aceca | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Cougar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |