1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat Uno | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Uno | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |