1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 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 37 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Montego |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |