2002 Jeep Willys 2 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Jeep Willys 2.

Because 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will offer significantly more control. 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 (248 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. (210 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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