1995 Holden Nova vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1995 Holden Nova is newer by 22 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 701 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1995 Holden Nova, 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Nova 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.

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