1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 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. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Mark 7 | Montego |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |