1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 56 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (322 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Montclair | Brera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
