1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Holden UTE
To start off, 2010 Holden UTE is newer by 39 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, 2010 Holden UTE (281 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego.
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, 2010 Holden UTE (350 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2010 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2010 Holden UTE | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Montego | UTE |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 281 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |