1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 124 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |