1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1991 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 595 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Golf |
Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2480 mm |