1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1986 Holden Commodore 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. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Commodore | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Commodore | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 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 | 1295 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
