1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1997 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1997 Honda CR-V is newer by 25 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, 1997 Honda CR-V (128 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 Honda CR-V.
Because 1997 Honda CR-V 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, 1997 Honda CR-V 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 (248 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1997 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
