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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 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 985 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.
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 | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 3010 mm |
