1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom 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 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Windom |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
