2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 35 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 114 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2005 Fiat Seicento, 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) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Seicento | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |