1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, 1989 Subaru XT 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 531 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT.
Because 1989 Subaru XT 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, 1989 Subaru XT 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | XT |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
