1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1100 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
