1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 442 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.
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:
| 1977 Alpine A 442 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 442 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2030 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
