1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2012 Zenvo ST1 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 1007 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 319 kg more than 2012 Zenvo ST1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2012 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Zenvo |
| Model | Montego | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3055 mm |
