1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 639 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Tempra | Montego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1928 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
