1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 735 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfasud | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |