1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1992 Renault Racoon
To start off, 1992 Renault Racoon is newer by 21 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 43 more horse power than 1992 Renault Racoon. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Racoon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 690 kg more than 1992 Renault Racoon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Renault Racoon 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, 1992 Renault Racoon 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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Racoon. (107 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Racoon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1992 Renault Racoon | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Racoon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 107 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |