1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 743 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Montego |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 169 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |