1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 9 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1976 Buick LeSabre 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. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Montego |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |