1958 Fiat Campagnola 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 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 695 kg more than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Montego |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 78 L |
