1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Liana is newer by 34 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Suzuki Liana, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2006 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montego | Liana |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |