1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 34 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Montego | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
