1984 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Campagnola. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Campagnola. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Campagnola | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3160 mm |
