1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 850 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | Stola | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
