1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Kyron 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 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 29 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 132 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 2010 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2010 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2010 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Montego | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
