1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1986 Buick Century
To start off, 1986 Buick Century is newer by 13 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, 1986 Buick Century (150 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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, 1986 Buick Century, 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, 1986 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1986 Buick Century 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. 1986 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1986 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Montego | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2662 mm |
