1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 28 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, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 715 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2001 Noble M12 | |
Make | Mercury | Noble |
Model | Montego | M12 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |