1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Guara | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |