2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. 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 Mercury Villager, 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Villager | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |