1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |