1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 40 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 518 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2012 Seat Ibiza, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Montego | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
