1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2011 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | S80 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |