1961 AC Greyhound vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 1961 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Greyhound | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 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 |
