1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 781 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
