1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 905 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTA | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |