2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 527 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3010 mm |