1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 816 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Monterey |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3000 mm |