2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 164 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
