2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Panda | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |