1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Dodge AVENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge AVENGER 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 Dodge AVENGER (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge AVENGER should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 153 kg more than 2013 Dodge AVENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge AVENGER, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. 2013 Dodge AVENGER 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 Dodge AVENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2013 Dodge AVENGER | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Montego | AVENGER |
| 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 | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2064 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2765 mm |
