1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Maserati Indy.
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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Maserati Indy | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Indy | Montego |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |