1999 Audi R8R vs. 1970 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 29 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, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1693 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.

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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 1999 Audi R8R 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. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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