1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 845 kg more than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Cougar | Alpine |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |