2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GT | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |