1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 636 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |