2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 23 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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, 2003 Fiat Panda, 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 (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Panda | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Panda | Cougar |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2690 mm |