1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1100 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |