1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2290 mm |