2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Fiat Seicento is newer by 31 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 960 kg more than 2004 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Seicento | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
