1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman.
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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Statesman | Montego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
