1960 Austin 7 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | 7 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |
