1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 650 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Beta | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |