1995 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 GTV (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 79 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTV (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |