1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 711 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 1750 | Montego |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |