1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146

To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 27 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.

Because 1973 Mercury Montego 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 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Mercury Montego 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
Make Mercury Alfa Romeo
Model Montego 146
Year Released 1973 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4095 cc 1746 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.6 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2550 mm


 

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