1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2012 Suzuki SX4 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, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montego | SX4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2500 mm |