1968 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 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 145 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1029 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
