1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 354 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Tipo | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
