2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 300 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 85 L |