2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |