2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 32 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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
| Model | GTS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
