1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 26 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1999 Opel Omega 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. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Omega |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |