2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 566 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda Tribute | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Tribute | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |