1970 Honda N III 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 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda N III | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | N III | Montego |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 72 L |