2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 3 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS 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:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
