1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2000 Kia Sephia II is newer by 29 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, 2000 Kia Sephia II (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
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, 2000 Kia Sephia II, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II. 2000 Kia Sephia II 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. 2000 Kia Sephia II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2000 Kia Sephia II | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Montego | Sephia II |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |