1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 27 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 9 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable, 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Sable |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
