2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
