1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,259 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 | 1966 Sunbeam Tiger | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Montego | Tiger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4259 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2190 mm |
