2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 24 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Stilo (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
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, 2004 Fiat Stilo, 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 (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Stilo | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Stilo | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |