1959 Abarth 2200 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 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 635 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 2200 | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |