1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Titan |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 4060 mm |