1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Frontier |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3200 mm |