2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 291 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 8C Competizione | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |