1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Because 1968 Mercury Montclair 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo, 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (223 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Dardo | Montclair |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |