1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 639 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 2400 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |