1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfasud | Montclair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |