1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 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 A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 154 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 2013 Audi A7 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 A7 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 A7 (549 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 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 A7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | A7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2914 mm |
