1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 25 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, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice 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 1998 Kia Joice.
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, 1998 Kia Joice, 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice. 1998 Kia Joice 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. 1998 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Montego | Joice |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
