1966 Maserati Mistral vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mistral.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mistral | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Mistral | Montego |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
