1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 1971 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
