1954 Fiat 1900 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 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 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 44 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 520 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1900. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1900 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
