1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 629 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Montego |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
