1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | GTA | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |
