1959 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 186 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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:
1959 Chrysler New Yorker | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | New Yorker | Montego |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5802 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2900 mm |