1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |