1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 126 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 132 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
