1967 AC 428 vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 137 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | 428 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
