1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom (164 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Montego | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3690 mm |
