1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 895 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Abarth Stola | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | Stola | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |