1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2062 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Montego | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
