1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
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, 2010 Opel Insignia, 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Insignia |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2737 mm |