1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1394 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |