1965 Abarth OT vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 976 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | OT | Cougar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 167 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2860 mm |