1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Montego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
