1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 132 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
