1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 901 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. 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. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1954 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1954 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Abarth Renault | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | Renault | Montego |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |
