1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 34 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Camry |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
