1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 516 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Zephyr | Montego |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |