1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1953 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 85 kg more than 1953 Talbot T 26.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1953 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Mercury | Talbot |
| Model | Montego | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
