1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 839 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Montego |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |