1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 51 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |