1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 35 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Murano |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 82 L |