1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1979 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Iltis is newer by 8 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) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 395 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Iltis 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 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1979 Volkswagen Iltis | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Iltis |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2110 mm |