1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
