1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 254 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 2600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |