1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1951 Lancia Aurelia.
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:
1951 Lancia Aurelia | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aurelia | Montego |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |