1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 155 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.
Because 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
