1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 845 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1400 | Montego |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |