1971 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Centura is newer by 1 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, 1971 Chrysler Centura (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Centura | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |