1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1417 kg more than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mercury |
| Model | Bianchina | Montego |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 78 L |
