1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Passat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
