1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Fiat 127 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 127 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 127 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |