1978 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1978 Austin Princess is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 631 kg more than 1978 Austin Princess.
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, 1978 Austin Princess, 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. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Princess | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Montego |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |