2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 526 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 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:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | S2000 | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |