1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1972 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Steyr Haflinger 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1972 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Montego | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1510 mm |