1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 337 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Outback |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |