1977 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Montego |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |