1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 33 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |