2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 372 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Montego | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
