1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 744 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2013 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Montego | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3645 mm |