1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 477 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 99 L |
