1966 Alpine A vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A. (108 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 731 kg more than 1966 Alpine A. 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 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |