1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1300 is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 735 kg more than 1978 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Montego | 1300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |