1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 30 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 291 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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. 2003 Nissan X-Trail will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1404 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |