1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2004 Saab 9-7X 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 9-7X (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 2004 Saab 9-7X 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, 2004 Saab 9-7X 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, 2004 Saab 9-7X (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2004 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2004 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Montego | 9-7X |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |