1970 Honda Z vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (37 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1970 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Z | Montego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
