1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1979 Ford Fairlane 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |