2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 556 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
