2006 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Maverick 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 276 kg more than 2006 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Maverick. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Maverick | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Maverick | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
