1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 124 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |