1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 110 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2980 mm |
