1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 540 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1500 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |