2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
