1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 314 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Jetta |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2651 mm |