1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 37 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
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, 2007 Skoda Fabia, 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Montego | Fabia |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |