1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 690 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Galant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
