1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Skylark 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 1971 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego, 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Skylark | Montego |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
