1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 28 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Montego | CR-V |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |