1991 Alpina B vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 171 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | B | Montego |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
