2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 356 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 979 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
