1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |