1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 27 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 54 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfa 6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2980 mm |