2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 566 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
