1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego 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) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 845 kg more than 1971 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 124 | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |