2005 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 35 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, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.

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, 2005 Ford Focus, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.

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