1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 515 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | V6 | Montego |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |