1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Cougar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 292 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |