1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 19 kg more than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Because 1970 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat Dino | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2416 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
