1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 22 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (136 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (304 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Montclair | 156 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2600 mm |
