1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Audi V8
To start off, 1988 Audi V8 is newer by 15 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, 1988 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1 kg more than 1988 Audi V8.
Because 1988 Audi V8 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, 1988 Audi V8 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi V8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1988 Audi V8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | V8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
