1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 36 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Montego | Outlander |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |