2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Doblo | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |