2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
