1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 507 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |