1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 40 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 1511 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3505 mm |
