1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1968 Moretti 850
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 995 kg more than 1968 Moretti 850. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1968 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Montego | 850 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2040 mm |