2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 165 kg more than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2910 mm |
