2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 38 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 64 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2008 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1631 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
