1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 212 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Bel Air | Montego |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |