1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury MC4 | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | MC4 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |