1971 Holden Torana vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana 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 17 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |