1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 406 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 406 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 240 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 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, 1999 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 406 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
