1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 226 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1400. 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1400 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
