1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Seven | Montego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3010 mm |
