1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 774 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2690 mm |