1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 372 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Falcon (326 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Falcon | Montego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
