1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 Honda Prelude 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, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 720 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
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 Honda Prelude, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Prelude | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Prelude | Montego |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |