1984 Lancia Delta vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1984 Lancia Delta 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Delta. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 791 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Lancia Delta, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Delta 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:

1984 Lancia Delta 1973 Mercury Montego
Make Lancia Mercury
Model Delta Montego
Year Released 1984 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1585 cc 6555 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 130 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.5 mm 101.6 mm
Top Speed 195 km/hour 185 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1791 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 85 L


 

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