1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 850 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Montego |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |