1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine 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 58 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1964 Renault Dauphine. 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) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2280 mm |
