1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (168 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
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, 1993 Renault Safrane, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
