2007 Ford Territory vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 31 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Territory | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5752 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
