1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Montego | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |