1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1600 | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |