2000 Fiat Siena vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Fiat Siena is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Siena, 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Siena | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Siena | Montego |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 248 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1695 kg |