1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | S80 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
