1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 757 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |