1973 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Ghibli and 1973 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 Maserati Ghibli.
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:
| 1973 Maserati Ghibli | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Ghibli | Montego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4930 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |
