1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Dakota | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dakota | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |