1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Delta 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 610 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Delta | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |