1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante 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 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 65 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |