1983 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 26 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 745 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Escort, 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Escort | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Montego |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3010 mm |