1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 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 74 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Montego | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2390 mm |
