2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | GT | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3172 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
