1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 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 100 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 9 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo 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 | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Montego | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2425 mm |
