1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 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 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 407 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
