1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 19 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 115 kg more than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
