1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 775 kg more than 1958 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Cougar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |