1982 Fiat Argenta vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Fiat Argenta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Argenta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Argenta | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Argenta | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
