1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 7 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Firebird.
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. 1980 Pontiac Firebird 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. 1980 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Montego | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 135 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |