1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 39 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 152 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 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Montego | FX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
