1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | Super 7 | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3010 mm |