1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2011 Jeep Patriot is newer by 38 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, 2011 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 244 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2011 Jeep Patriot, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Mercury | Jeep |
Model | Montego | Patriot |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1758 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1697 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2634 mm |