1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 277 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |