2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 87 L |
