1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 504 is newer by 22 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, 1993 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 525 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 504.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1993 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 504 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |