1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 400 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Graduate | Cougar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |