1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 2600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |