1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 39 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 119 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.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2012 Chrysler 300 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. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Montego | 300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3053 mm |
