1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 612 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2690 mm |