1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 40 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 966 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 415 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
Make | Mercury | Koenigsegg |
Model | Montego | CCXR |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 1064 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 1060 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |