1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Skylark (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 1984 Buick Skylark.
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, 1984 Buick Skylark, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark. 1984 Buick Skylark 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. 1984 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Skylark | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Montego |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |