1947 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1397 kg more than 1947 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1947 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1947 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Fiat 500 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 500 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |