1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 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) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 725 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |