1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 90 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2980 mm |