1970 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 384 kg more than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat Campagnola | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
