1995 Mercury Mystique vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Mercury Mystique is newer by 23 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, 1995 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 453 kg more than 1995 Mercury Mystique.
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, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Mystique | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mystique | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 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 |
