1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.

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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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