1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT.
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. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1953 Abarth 103 GT has manual transmission. 1953 Abarth 103 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 103 GT | Cougar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |