1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 26 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 21 | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3010 mm |