1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Montego | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
