1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 2 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 155 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.
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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba 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. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Cordoba | Montego |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |
