1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 27 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montego | Tracer |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |