1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Polo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
