1993 Ford Contour vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 Ford Contour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 382 kg more than 1993 Ford Contour.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Contour, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Contour | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Contour | Montego |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
