1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 231 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |