1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
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 Renault Laguna, 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2007 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
