1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 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 925 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | GTV | Montego |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 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 | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |
