1974 Fiat 128 vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Cougar weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |
