1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince 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 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Prince.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Daewoo Prince | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Prince | Montego |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5300 mm |