1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo GT and 1974 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 879 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GT | Montego |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |