2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 160 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | FPV BF GT | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |