1990 Ford Probe vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Ford Probe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Probe (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 1990 Ford Probe.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Probe, 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Probe | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Probe | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |