1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Strada, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Montego | Strada |
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 | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 200 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 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4444 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1644 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2718 mm |