2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 36 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | TrailBlazer | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |