1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 43 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 122 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |