1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Montego | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montego | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |
