1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | MC4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |