1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 562 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Tempra | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |