2006 Lincoln LS vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Lincoln LS 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (239 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Lincoln LS.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln LS | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | LS | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |