1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1986 Fiat 126. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1986 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1986 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat 126 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 126 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3000 mm |
