1967 Alvis TF vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 141 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alvis TF | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alvis | Mercury |
Model | TF | Montego |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |