1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aurelia | Montego |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |