1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.

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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Mercury Montego 1978 Renault Alpine
Make Mercury Renault
Model Montego Alpine
Year Released 1973 1978
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4095 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 96 HP 148 HP
Torque 248 Nm 204 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats


 

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