1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 966 kg more than 1963 Morris Minor. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Montego | Minor |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |