1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Peugeot Oxia
To start off, 1989 Peugeot Oxia is newer by 18 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (671 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 575 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 321 kg more than 1989 Peugeot Oxia.
Because 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (726 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot Oxia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 1989 Peugeot Oxia | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | Oxia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 726 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
