1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 1998 Mazda Laputa 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 885 kg more than 1998 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mazda Laputa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa will offer significantly more control. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 1998 Mazda Laputa 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 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Montego | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |
