1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 10 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1315 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |