2007 Honda Element vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 255 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 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2007 Honda Element 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. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Element | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |