1970 AC 428 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 428 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |