1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 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 43 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2860 mm |