1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1976 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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 442 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 442 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |
