1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 38 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 725 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Montego | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2500 mm |