1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 471 kg more than 1994 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1994 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1994 Maserati Shamal 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:
1994 Maserati Shamal | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Shamal | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |