1997 Mahindra Armada vs. 1972 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1997 Mahindra Armada is newer by 25 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Mahindra Armada. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1997 Mahindra Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mahindra Armada weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego.

Because 1997 Mahindra Armada 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, 1997 Mahindra Armada 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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1997 Mahindra Armada has manual transmission. 1997 Mahindra Armada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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