1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Montego |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
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 |