1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 16 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 411 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | RZ | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |