1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | Montrose |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |