1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 39 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Montego | Panda |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2310 mm |