1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |