2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 57 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Thunderbird | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |