1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
