1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 945 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Montego |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3010 mm |