1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 63 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Montego |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |