1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 537 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Acclaim, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Montego | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |