1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 905 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
