1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1996 Honda CR-V is newer by 23 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 291 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda CR-V 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, 1996 Honda CR-V 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 (403 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montego | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
