1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 40 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, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 2013 Audi A3.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | A3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2578 mm |
