2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 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 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
