1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1992 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 205 is newer by 19 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, 1992 Peugeot 205 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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, 1992 Peugeot 205, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 205. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1992 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 205 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |