1942 Buick 40 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 105 kg more than 1942 Buick 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Buick 40 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | 40 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
