1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 695 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Regata | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Regata | Montego |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |