1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 980 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 Monterey (452 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 90 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 452 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2060 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |