1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 28 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 26 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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, 2000 Toyota Echo, 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 (248 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Echo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2380 mm |
