1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Peugeot 807

To start off, 2006 Peugeot 807 is newer by 33 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 807. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 703 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 807. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Peugeot 807, 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) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 807. (213 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 807. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 807 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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