1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 795 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 310 | Montego |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3010 mm |