1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 459 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |