1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 39 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 231 kg more than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Montego | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
