1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 632 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 1900 | Montego |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |