1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 18 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 65 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Town & Country | Montego |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
