1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 42 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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 362 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Beetle |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2537 mm |