1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 33 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, 2004 Pontiac Vibe (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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. 2004 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Montego | Vibe |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |