1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 890 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |