1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
