1968 AMC AMX vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 318 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | AMX | Montego |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |