1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | SZ | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2980 mm |
