1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Monterey |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |