1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 2300 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |