1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero 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 101 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Cougar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 297 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |