1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |