1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1982 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1982 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 9 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) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 755 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1982 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Passat |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2560 mm |