2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe

To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Moretti Coupe 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 1966 Moretti Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1966 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1966 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Montego 1966 Moretti Coupe
Make Mercury Moretti
Model Montego Coupe
Year Released 2005 1966
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Size 2967 cc 499 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 41 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 520 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1370 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 1850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 30 L


 

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