1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius.
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 Toyota Prius, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius. 2006 Toyota Prius 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. 2006 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Prius |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
