1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 73 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 1980 Mercury Cougar 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 145 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |