1997 Mazda Xedos 9 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9.

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, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Mazda Xedos 9 1972 Mercury Montego
Make Mazda Mercury
Model Xedos 9 Montego
Year Released 1997 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 4095 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 165 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 212 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1350 mm