1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 625 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | 117 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1818 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
