2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |