2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 294 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
