1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 58 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 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 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Montclair | 159 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3195 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 | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
