1995 Lada Niva vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva 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 90 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 581 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva 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:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |
