1955 Fiat 1900 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 700 kg more than 1955 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. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1900 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1900 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |