1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |