1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1982 Fiat Vivace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 885 kg more than 1982 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Vivace | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Vivace | Montego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |
