1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 25 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna 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 1996 Mitsubishi Magna.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna, 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Magna. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1996 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Montego | Magna |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |