2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mustang | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |