2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 31 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, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata (139 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3010 mm |