1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 785 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1971 Mercury Montego 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Alfasud | Montego |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |