1980 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 9 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 5,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 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. 1980 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Cordoba | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Cordoba | Montego |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5192 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
