1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1986 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1986 Westfield ZEI is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 970 kg more than 1986 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1986 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1986 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Montego | ZEI |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |