1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |