1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1977 Toyota Mark II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
