1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 3 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 495 kg more 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 | 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Montego | Corniche |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |