1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1970 Porsche Tapiro
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche Tapiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche Tapiro would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche Tapiro (220 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche Tapiro 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 | 1970 Porsche Tapiro | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montego | Tapiro |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |