1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Citi (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 Volkswagen Citi, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Citi |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
