1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 268 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | CC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
