1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Buick Century
To start off, 1995 Buick Century is newer by 22 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, 1995 Buick Century (119 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Century 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, 1995 Buick Century, 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Century. (180 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Century. 1995 Buick Century 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. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1995 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Montego | Century |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2664 mm |