1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 352 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Bora | Montego |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
