1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: