1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Campagnola | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Campagnola | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |