1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 745 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 1900 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
