1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 760 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Berline | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Berline | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |