2004 Honda CR-V vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 217 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
