1989 Maserati 420 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 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, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420.
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, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati 420 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 420 | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |