1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 38 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 710 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX 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 2009 Koenigsegg CCX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2009 Koenigsegg CCX | |
Make | Mercury | Koenigsegg |
Model | Montego | CCX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 806 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 919 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |