1993 Audi 80 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1993 Audi 80 is newer by 20 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, 1993 Audi 80 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 325 kg more than 1993 Audi 80.

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, 1993 Audi 80, 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Audi 80. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Audi 80.

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