1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 30 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 12 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 339 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. 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, 2000 Opel Meriva, 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Meriva |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |