1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 745 kg more than 1958 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:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 1900 | Montego |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
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 | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 |