1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 845 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1965 AC Cobra | |
Make | Mercury | AC |
Model | Cougar | Cobra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |