1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 825 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Subaru Leone 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Leone |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |