1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 110 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3160 mm |
