1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Fiat Doblo

To start off, 2011 Fiat Doblo is newer by 39 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Doblo.

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, 2011 Fiat Doblo, 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Doblo. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Mercury Montego 2011 Fiat Doblo
Make Mercury Fiat
Model Montego Doblo
Year Released 1972 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5752 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2755 mm