1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 228 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 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2011 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Kyron |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |