2009 Ford Focus vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 2009 Ford Focus, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1303 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |