1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Fiat 2300. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 2300. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 2300 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 2300 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |