1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 792 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Cougar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |