1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sequoia 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 177 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2001 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
