1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 41 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 86 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2857 mm |
