1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Cougar | 130 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |