1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 37 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2008 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Montego | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |