1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 32 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 715 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 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2970 mm |
