1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 33 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, 2005 Daewoo Nubira (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
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, 2005 Daewoo Nubira, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. 2005 Daewoo Nubira has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2005 Daewoo Nubira | |
Make | Mercury | Daewoo |
Model | Montego | Nubira |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |