2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 36 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 25 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.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 78 L |
