1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 8 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 125 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, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Cordoba | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 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 | 1820 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |