1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1983 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1983 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 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, 1983 Ford Ranger (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 1983 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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. 1983 Ford Ranger 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. 1983 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1983 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4690 mm |
