1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montego | Boxster |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2420 mm |