1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
