1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cougar | 146 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |