1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 20 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 405 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
