1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |