1998 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 25 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |