1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Montego | Musso |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |
