2003 Ford Econovan vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 30 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Econovan | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Econovan | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |