1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 24 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1996 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Korando |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |