Depends on timing. Before he took down Frank, Montana was an unstoppable, ruthless killer with loyal henchman. But in terms of being a boss his reign was pretty brief and Tony M held it together much better.
No doubt, at high points it is over quickly and NJ is no contest vs a Cuban with nothing to lose. But Soprano had the better career notwithstanding Montana landing Michelle Pfieffer.Good point.
Let's assume at the syndicates high point.
Right after Tony takes down Frank is when he explodes, but before parania set in.
I think Tony Montana had a lock down strategy early on and stuck to his gut.
Notwithstanding what happened after Tony's "black out" (AJ probably sank deeper into depression and became a junkie. Meadow probably moved to California to hook back up with Finn and disavowed her Jersey life, including her mother), Montana did not leave a legacy.No doubt, at high points it is over quickly and NJ is no contest vs a Cuban with nothing to lose. But Soprano had the better career notwithstanding Montana landing Michelle Pfieffer.
Risk vs. Reward. Antonio was far superior. Just look at his crib! Career is irrelevant. Hundreds of running backs had better careers than Bo Jackson but I'll take him over just about anyone.No doubt, at high points it is over quickly and NJ is no contest vs a Cuban with nothing to lose. But Soprano had the better career notwithstanding Montana landing Michelle Pfieffer.
Soprano is a sociopath.
Montana is a psychopath.
Sociopaths are more versatile.