1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |