2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Five Hundred | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |