1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |