1970 Mercury Montego vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 24 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 455 kg more than 1994 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Rover 400, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 1994 Rover 400 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Montego | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2560 mm |