1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Montclair |
Year Released | 1944 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2980 mm |