2006 Lexus IS vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 34 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, 2006 Lexus IS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS.
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, 2006 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2006 Lexus IS 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. 2006 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | IS | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
