2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 120 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.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |