2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 33 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
