1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Abarth 1300. (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 1300 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3010 mm |
