2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 36 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fusion | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |