1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
