1970 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna is newer by 29 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 385 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna.
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, 1999 Renault Laguna, 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Laguna |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |