1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 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 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 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 2008 Peugeot 207.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 207 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
