1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |