1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 18 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 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 47 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 605. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 690 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 605. 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, 1990 Peugeot 605, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 605. (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 605. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1990 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1990 Peugeot 605 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:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 605 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
