1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 42 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 82 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Montego | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | S60 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |