1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 399 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 307 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
