1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1965 Moretti 850
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1159 kg more than 1965 Moretti 850. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 850. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti 850 has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1965 Moretti 850 | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Montego | 850 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 30 L |