1996 Lexus SC vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Lexus SC is newer by 24 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, 1996 Lexus SC (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 Lexus SC.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Lexus SC (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1996 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus SC | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | SC | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
