1965 Abarth OT vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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