1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1987 Volvo 480
To start off, 1987 Volvo 480 is newer by 14 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 771 kg more than 1987 Volvo 480. 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, 1987 Volvo 480, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 480. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1987 Volvo 480 has manual transmission. 1987 Volvo 480 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1987 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | 480 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
