2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2009 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4699 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |