2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.

Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 166 1969 Mercury Montego
Make Alfa Romeo Mercury
Model 166 Montego
Year Released 2003 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 5767 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 382 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 88.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.6:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 85 L


 

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