1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1972 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 875 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 128 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3010 mm |
