1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 2 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, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 955 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 442 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 442 | Montego |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1695 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3010 mm |