1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 355 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus.
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, 2013 Ford Focus, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2013 Ford Focus 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. 2013 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Focus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2649 mm |
