1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 585 kg more than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Montego |
Year Released | 1945 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 78 L |