1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |