1996 Mazda Levante vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Mazda Levante 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 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante. 1996 Mazda Levante 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 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Levante | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Levante | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |
