1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3010 mm |