1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
