1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 900 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |