1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.
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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1997 Holden Commodore 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. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Montego | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |