1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2002 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 29 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 2002 Honda CR-V.

Because 2002 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, 2002 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Mercury Montego 2002 Honda CR-V
Make Mercury Honda
Model Montego CR-V
Year Released 1973 2002
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 154 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5300 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2630 mm


 

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