1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 412 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 1970 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Monterey | 166 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 68.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |