1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2004 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. 2004 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2004 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Montego | Ulysse |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |