1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 35 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | 350Z |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |