1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 32 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis, 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
