1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Montego | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2634 mm |
