1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 GMC Suburban is newer by 1 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 409 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2900 mm |
