1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego 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 6 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montego | 21 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2820 mm |