1970 Lotus Elan vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1970 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Elan | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Elan | Montego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1556 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
