1944 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1944 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1944 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1944 Fiat 500. 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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1944 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1944 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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