1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Proton Persona
To start off, 1993 Proton Persona 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 Proton Persona (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 590 kg more than 1993 Proton Persona.
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, 1993 Proton Persona, 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Proton Persona. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1993 Proton Persona | |
Make | Mercury | Proton |
Model | Montego | Persona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |