1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Step Wagon | Montego |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |