1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 126 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 126 | Montego |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3010 mm |