1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 209. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 209 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 209 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 209 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3010 mm |
