2006 Ford Focus vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |