1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C (271 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2860 mm |