1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 885 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Giulietta | Montego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
