2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 28 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable, 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2000 Mercury Sable 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. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Sable | Montego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
