1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 8 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 657 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta, 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Montego |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |