2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 924 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda, 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (255 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 87 L |
