1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1973 Opel Manta
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Manta would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 929 kg more than 1973 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Manta. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1973 Opel Manta | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Manta |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |