2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 38 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |