1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego 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 11 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 855 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |