1970 Mercury Montego vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, 1986 Subaru XT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 417 kg more than 1986 Subaru XT.
Because 1970 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru XT. (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 1986 Subaru XT | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | XT |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |