1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montego | Swift |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| 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 | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2390 mm |
