1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (248 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | 245 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
