1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
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:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Mercury | Riley |
Model | Cougar | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |