2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |