2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 260 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 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 2009 Honda Pilot 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. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |