1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

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 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Mercury Montego 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Mercury Volkswagen
Model Montego Golf
Year Released 1973 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4095 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.6 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2580 mm


 

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