1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac DTS is newer by 38 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, 2011 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 27 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Cadillac DTS, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2011 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Montego | DTS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
