1986 Audi 90 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 13 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, 1986 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 645 kg more than 1986 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 90 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
