2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger 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 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |