1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 Mercury Montego | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Montego | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
