1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego 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 28 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Montego | Panda |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2310 mm |
