1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Montego | 500D |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1850 mm |