1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 880 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | 356 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2110 mm |
