1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 680 kg more than 1991 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Sierra | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |