1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | Coupe | Monterey |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |