1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |