1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 861 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 124 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
