1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1990 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1990 Cadillac Seville 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. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |