1994 Ford Aerostar vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 180 kg more than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Aerostar | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Aerostar | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |