1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 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 8 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 179 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
