1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 36 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 381 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (351 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Galant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
