2009 Honda CR-V vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Montego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |