1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 128 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 97 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mercury Monterey 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 1971 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 128 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 128 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |