1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 24 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 177 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Verada. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1995 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Montego | Verada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |