1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 26 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 48 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
