1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 23 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 530 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1990 Fiat Uno, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Uno | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Uno | Montclair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3130 mm |