1994 Fiat Uno vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Fiat Uno is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Uno (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 391 kg more than 1994 Fiat Uno.
Because 1982 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 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Uno. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Uno | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Uno | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
