1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 805 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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 Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Marea | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
