2006 Mercury Montego vs. 1965 Steyr 700C

To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Steyr 700C 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 1965 Steyr 700C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego, 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.

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