1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 39 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, 2011 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 525 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 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, 2011 Kia Carnival, 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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Montego | Carnival |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |