1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX 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, 2001 Toyota RunX 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | RunX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
