1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2009 Saab 9-7X is newer by 37 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 411 kg more than 2009 Saab 9-7X.
Because 2009 Saab 9-7X 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, 2009 Saab 9-7X 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, 2009 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2009 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montego | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 83 L |
