1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 495 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster.
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, 2010 Renault Duster, 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2010 Renault Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | Duster |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2673 mm |