1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 17 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 222 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |