1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Stilo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Stilo, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Cougar | Stilo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |