1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 417 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |