1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 283 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Tempra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |