1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 90 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 297 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |