1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 980 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |