1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
