1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | 360 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
