1999 Mazda 323 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1999 Mazda 323 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 548 kg more than 1999 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 323. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda 323 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Montego |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |