1959 Fiat 1800 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 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 576 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1800 | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |