1969 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 128. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1969 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 128. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 128. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 128 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 128 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 78 L |
