1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
