1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 32 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, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montego | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |
