1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1962 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 995 kg more than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 1962 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Montego | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4945 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2160 mm |
