1971 Abarth 124 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 124 and 1971 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 124. (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1971 Abarth 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 124 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 124 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1930 kg |
