1992 Lada Niva vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Lada Niva is newer by 21 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 20 more horse power than 1992 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 545 kg more than 1992 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lada Niva | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Montego |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
