1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 162 kg more than 2013 Audi A5.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2013 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2013 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Montego | A5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | rear |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |