2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 617 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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 Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3010 mm |