1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | Super 7 | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1695 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 |