1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | GT | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |
