1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 106 is newer by 24 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. 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, 1996 Peugeot 106, 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 106 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 106 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |