1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 213 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |