1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (154 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 215 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (203 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | GTV | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
