1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta, 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |