2001 Ford Think vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 28 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 583 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.

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