1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Montego | 500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1850 mm |