1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1993 Tata Estate | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Montego | Estate |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |