1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph GT6 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 2 more horse power than 1967 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 835 kg more than 1967 Triumph GT6. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Montego | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2110 mm |
