1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 27 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2010 Infiniti M 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. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Montego | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
