1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Camaro | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
