1966 Holden HD vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 Holden HD.
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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Holden HD | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | HD | Montego |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |