1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406.
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, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 406 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
