1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 37 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 266 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 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Montego | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 8.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |