1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury is newer by 16 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Montego | Gran Fury |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |