1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1959 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. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |