1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | RZ | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |