1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 21 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, 1994 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 234 kg more than 1994 Saab 900.
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, 1994 Saab 900, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 900. (226 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 900. 1994 Saab 900 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Saab 900 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montego | 900 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2600 mm |
