1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
