1964 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti IM 3 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 105 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 965 kg more than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Innocenti IM 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Innocenti IM 3 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercury |
| Model | IM 3 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
