1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is newer by 37 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, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 201 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

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, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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