1992 Lexus LS vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS 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, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lexus LS | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Montego |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3010 mm |
