1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 895 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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 Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1600 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1600 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |