1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Ritmo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |