1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 133 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 133 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2880 mm |