1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 715 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Stratos | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3010 mm |