1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 31 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 261 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.
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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2004 Dodge Dakota 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. 2004 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Montego | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3340 mm |
