2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 370 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 1982 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 1982 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Palio | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |