1991 Alpina B vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 164 kg more than 1991 Alpina B.
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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | B | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
