1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 866 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Montego | Terracan |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |