1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1100 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3160 mm |
