1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 830 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |