1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 598 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Montclair |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |