1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 611 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | RS 200 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
