1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montego | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |