1997 Lotus Elise vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 990 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotus Elise | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |