1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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 72 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1964 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Montego | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1510 mm |