1960 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat Campagnola 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 108 more horse power than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 569 kg more than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat Campagnola 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:
| 1960 Fiat Campagnola | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Montego |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
