2006 Mercury Montego vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore 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 88 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 725 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore 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 1980 Opel Commodore. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
