2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 35 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-250 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3010 mm |