2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey 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 1969 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |
