1966 Abarth OT vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1966 Abarth OT.
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. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth OT | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | OT | Montego |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |
