1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9. 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat X1-9. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat X1-9 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat X1-9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | X1-9 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3160 mm |